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Summer Ames

Slime Expert

Summer Ames is a slime expert and the founder of Slime Community based in Charleston County, South Carolina. Summer patented the Slime Baking Kit, which is a nonedible sensory kit made with slime-making ingredients that look exactly like real baking components. Her slime kits are made with premium non-toxic ingredients, including skin-safe fragrance oils, food-grade dye, and non-toxic glue and clay. With a combined 345K followers across her social media channels, Summer has been able to share the joy of slime and build an online community.

Education

  • BS, Health Science, University of Nevada, Reno

Certifications & Organizations

  • Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise
  • Certified, Lifestyle and Weight Management, NESTA

Favorite Piece of Advice

Work hard, follow your passions, and believe in yourself. I agree with Henry Ford's adage, "Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right". To me, it demonstrates how your mindset and belief in yourself can significantly impact your ability to achieve something.

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Co-authored Articles (11)

How to

Make Oobleck

Oobleck (also called magic mud) is an easy-to-make substance that has some interesting physical properties. Oobleck is an example of a non-Newtonian fluid. Many common liquids like water and alcohol have a constant vis...

How to

Fix Putty

Although putty is supposed to be thicker than slime, it might feel a bit too firm when you make a new batch or buy some from the store. While there are ways to turn putty into slime, you can use a few simple household in...

How to

Make a Glow in the Dark Fluid

With just a few ingredients, you can make a fluid that glows under a UV black light. Some methods are perfect for making glow-in-the-dark solutions for homemade glow sticks or bowls of glowing water. Others are safe enou...

How to

Make Dish Soap Slime

Ooey, gooey, and oh-so-fun—what's not to love about slime? But how can you make it if you don't have Borax? Worry not because you probably already have the ingredients in your cupboards! Dish soap can be combined with ...

How to Make Activator for Slime: 7 Easy Methods

Learn how to make slime activator with or without BoraxSlime is stretchy, versatile, and oh-so satisfying. But to make slime, you need an activator, which is the substance that turns regular ingredients into ooey gooey f...

How to

Make Fairy Dust

Do you have a child who loves fairies? Try making them some simple fairy dust to add to their fairy adventures. You can make fairy dust for them to sprinkle outside or even edible fairy dust to sweeten and add color to t...

How to

Use Glitter Glue

There are plenty of different ways to get creative with glitter glue, from making a decoration for your home to helping young kids learn the alphabet. Use glitter glue pens to make a more specific design or uncap the gli...

How to

Pack a Parcel for Delivery

This article will show you how to pack a parcel for delivery.

How to

Make Your Slime Bigger Without Adding Glue

Making your own homemade slime is fun and easy, but it's a lot less exciting if there isn't much to play with. Try adding a few pumps of hand lotion or a glob of shaving cream to your slime to increase its size, or pour ...

How to

Make Putty

Putty is soft, squishy, and versatile, and no matter what you need it for, it’s easy to make your own. If you’re looking for a fun science project, try making silly putty out of Borax and glue. If you’re looking fo...

How to

Make Clay for Kids

Are you frustrated when store bought play clay dries out? Tired of buying something that seems so simple to make? With several household ingredients, you can save money and create a fun activity. Clay can be made a varie...